Hershey Bears

Since the Orlando Solar Bears joined the ECHL three seasons ago, no one on the team contributed more goals, assists or points than forward Jacob Cepis. Cepis won't be adding to those totals. The Solar Bears announced Cepis' retirement Tuesday. He plans to begin a career with Gemini Medical Inc., a physician-owned, physician-driven organization. Cepis, 27, resides in Minneapolis. Cepis played two seasons with the Solar Bears. He was the Solar Bears' MVP for the 2013-14 season after leading the team with 36 assists and finishing second with 56 points. He followed with team-high totals of 41 assists and 56 points last season. Cepis helped lead the Solar Bears to the...

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